Therapeutic Resources Blog
NYC’s special education computer system mishandles reimbursements, fails disabled students
March 22, 2016
The $130 million computer system that the city uses to track special education services has bungled Medicaid reimbursements and compromised students in need, a new study charges. Read More »
How The Language Of Special Education Is Evolving
March 21, 2016
When we're reporting on special education, we inevitably run up against questions of how we should refer to students with disabilities and to the disabilities themselves. Read More »
School entry age may impact risk of ADHD diagnosis
March 18, 2016
The age at which a child starts school may influence their likelihood of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, suggests a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics. Read More »
Commentary: What milestones mean when you have a child with autism
March 17, 2016
My husband and I recently received a note home from the schoolteacher of our 8-year-old son, Casey. She informed us that Casey had been caught lying about a misdeed, and that this wasn’t the first time. Our response? We whooped and high-fived. Yes, that’s right — we gave each other a high-five. Why? Read More »